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Historical February 1997 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Sara Johnson, Vice President, presided at the meeting because of the illness of President Gary Hayes. Housing Corporation Dan McGuire indicated that there is a possibility for us to receive an additional $31,000 in funding from CDA. Current contract has been submitted at $19,000.
This extra money is to fund a housing person. Gary recommended we need a vote to go forward and we need a yes vote. Laure stated there are two pieces. 1. $19,000 budget has been submitted for the 1997 contract but CDA doesn’t have it ready now; won’t meet again until January 8, 1997. Documents will need to be signed before that time. 2.
To fund full-time position for Housing Corporation, Dan explained need to make a formal application to CDA to amend our $19,000 contract. Laure Porterfield, Dan McGuire, Gary Hayes, Susie Feinberg, and Karleen Hoerr have been working together to develop job description and appropriate controls.
The salary for this person would come from the increased CDA funding and from the Housing Corporation. Nancy Farmer explained that SDCC and SDCHC initially were very closely allied. Need a resolution authorizing Laure to move forward. Ann Smith Can- will work along with Laure. Need to write down our requirements and expectations. Board members are asked to become involved. Ann Smith Carr moved that Board authorize Laure to pursue finalizing and executing a 1997 contract at a $19,000 level with CDA.
The motion passed unanimously. Laure will continue discussing the new staff position with the Housing Corporation and will prepare an application for additional funding from CDA. Kingsbury Square Deed of Trust Martin Jaffe came to request a full release on deed of trust to property, along Laurel. Federal Block Grant Money, under the old Housing Implementation Program was used to, pay. fps site improvement. Federal funds did not go to the developer.
They had to “pass through” a 501 C-3. Martin Jaffe asking that SDCC release the Deed of Trust that has been recorded for the development of property.
The pass through existed to inform the community of what’s going on and to put a check in place that the improvement occurred. Ann Smith Carr requested a copy of the Deed of Trust to see what obligations it secures. Martin Jaffe wants approval of the board to release the Deed of Trust. Jack Wright moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director or appropriate officers to execute the release of this Deed of Trust provided a review of such is acceptable. Ann Smith Carr will follow through. Security Officer Terry Kowalczyk reported that property crime in area down about 25%; total crime down year to date 2296 compared to last year. Personnel 1. Executive Committee conducts evaluation of Laure Porterfield.
It has been suggested that the evaluation form be revised.
It will be sent prior to January meeting- 2. Job description of new employee for Housing Corporation. Will incorporate all CDA requirements. Need to convene a personnel/Executive Committee Meeting. Neighborhoods/Cominittees Rosedale – Christmas Lights Competition. 5700 DeGiverville wants permit parking also. Beautification: Three grants – Garden Plot (5900 McPherson double vacant lot) anyone wanting a garden plot may have one. Missouri Botanical Garden will award a grant. Commercial District – Pawn Shop on Delmar now has different set of plans than originally presented. Recreation – Distributed picture of youth at awards ceremony held at New Cote Brilliante Church. Basketball team now forming: have one coach; children between ages 8 -14 girls and boys; anyone interested in coaching contact Avis May at Hamilton. Apartment Owners – Mr. Hamilton, president, expressed willingness to attend one of our meeting to discuss Heinz Grant and monuments. West End Arts Council – still glazing tiles; bad weather prevented installation in November; will be installed in the Spring. Will have Open House Glazing Day for volunteers to assist. Should be completed by May. Executive Director’s Report Computer Substitution Part of the Heinz Grant sought in 1994 and received in 1995 was spent on a new computer.
The new computer in the office was an AST purchased by Kim Koenig when there was a delay in delivery of the Gateway Computer.
The Gateway was sent to her husband’s office and then taken home.
The Gateway system was relocated to the SDCC office by Koenig, and the AST computer given back to her.
The Gateway system is a superior computer with a modem and CD-ROM.
In seeking legal advice we were told legal action wasn’t necessary because we have to computer and software.
This will be reported to the auditors. Other Business Arthelda Busch asked what can be done about racism in this neighborhood, particulary among the children. Dan McGuire will follow up with principal at the school. City’s Recycling Project will be discontinued at the end of January.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1997.
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